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HF51 AEK

2001 Citroen Relay

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

72,774 mi
Last recorded72,774 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Citroen Relay77,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 AEK
MakeCitroen
ModelRelay
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 72,774 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 71,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chassis corroded/holed o/s/f

both front tyres badly cracked/split, but not to cords

Pass 5 Jul 2023 70,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres badly cracked/split

chassis corroded o/s/f

Fail 5 Jul 2023 70,940 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres badly cracked/split

chassis corroded o/s/f

Pass 24 May 2022 70,061 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 68,456 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust Rubber Mountings missing/Broken

Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,544 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 62,543 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front to Rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill x3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill x3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 61,571 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 60,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,115 miles

Front sub frame corroded under radiator

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 53,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at strut support area in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Front sub frame corroded under radiator

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 45,093 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some corrosion on underside but still meets mot standards...............

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,093 miles

some corrosion on underside but still meets mot standards...............

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,753 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,752 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion n/s front in non specified area.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,364 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,935 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 31,930 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,119 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 29,116 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,764 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 25,764 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,553 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,599 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 18,599 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Offside Rear External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

second row of seats the back trim torn †fourth row or seats the back trim torn

How Reliable is the Citroen Relay?

Based on 1,209,729 MOT tests across 108,809 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,926
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
108,809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 39,680
Registration plate lamp not working 31,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,039
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,663
Stop lamp not working 19,404
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HF51 AEK is a 2001 Citroen Relay in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Relay models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 77,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Relay fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 39,680 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 AEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Relay typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen Relay is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF51 AEK is a 2001 Citroen Relay, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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